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Application for an extension of stay on the basis of your family life in the UK as the partner or the dependent child of a person present and settled in the UK or as a partner or as the dependent child of a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection or as the dependent child of a person who has, or is at the same time applying for, limited leave to enter or remain as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK and for a biometric immigration document

Version 11/2018

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DUTY TO STATE ALL REASONS TO REMAIN IN THE UKAll your reasons or grounds for wishing to stay in the UK must be stated in this application. This requirement is being given under section 120 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. If you do not tell us now of any reasons or grounds for remaining in the UK and you tell us later without good reason, you will lose any right of appeal you may have otherwise qualified for if we refuse your claim. You can use the box at 8B.

As part of your application you may be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Before going any further, you should check www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application to confirm if an Immigration Health Surcharge assessment is required as part of your application. You must complete this before submitting your application and enter the reference number in this application.

In accordance with paragraph 34 of the Immigration Rules, this form is a specified form for the purpose of the Immigration Rules as of 5 November 2018 and must be used for all applications made on or after that date for the purposes stated on this page and listed in section 2.Complete this form only if you are applying for leave to remain in one of the following categories:• family life as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (2 year route to settlement)• family life as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (5 year route to settlement)• family life as the partner of a person with refugee leave or a person with humanitarian protection

(5 year route to settlement) • family life as the dependent child of a person who has, or is at the same time applying for,

limited leave as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (2 or 5 year routes to settlement) other than under the points based system or UK Ancestry

This form is for use only if you are requesting a fee waiver for yourself or any dependent children that are applying with you. You must complete the separate fee waiver request form with details of everyone, including yourself, who is requesting a fee waiver. You must also provide payment for anyone not requesting a fee waiver. Please note that fee waivers are applied to individual applicants and to the whole of the fee for that applicant. You cannot request, for instance, for a part of the fee per person to be waived. Further information can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-rights-based-and-other-specified-applications-appendix-1-request-for-fee-waiverIf you are not requesting a fee waiver you must apply online at: https://visas-immigration.ser-vice.gov.uk/product/family-routes.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/family-routes


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Before applying on this form, please check if you are already entitled to remain in the UK on another basis. If you were present in the UK on 1 January 1973, and there were no restrictions on the time you could stay, you may already have settled status. For more information on whether you already have settled status see: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-transfer-indefinite-leave-to-remain-in-uk-form-ntl. If you were born in the UK before 1 January 1983 you may already be a British citizen. If you were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 you may be a British citizen if at the time of your birth, one of your parents held settled status or was a British citizen, for more information see: www.gov.uk/check-british-citizen. Or, you may already be eligible to apply to become a British citizen if:• you were born in the UK and spent the first 10 years of your life here with minimal absences• you are under 18 and your parents have become settled or British citizens since your birth• you are under 18, were born outside the UK to a British citizen parent who had previously lived, or now

lives, in the UK• you are stateless and have lived in the UK for 5 years or have a British parent• you would have become a British citizen automatically through your mother if the law of the time had

treated mothers in the same was as fathers

If you are not applying for leave to remain under one of the categories described on the front of this form, you are completing the wrong form.Please follow the guidance notes carefully and complete all questions unless indicated to the contrary. Before you make your application:• you should read the requirements for leave to remain on the basis of your family or private life

under Appendix FM or Part 7, paragraphs 276ADE(1) to DH of the Immigration Rules which can be found on our website here: www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules.

• you should also read the guidance for your chosen route which can be found on our website here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-8-appendix-fm-family-members.

This application form asks for all relevant information about you and your family, both in and outside of the UK. If you do not meet the requirements for a grant of leave on a 5-year route, consideration will be given to whether you meet the requirements for leave on a 10-year route or because of exceptional circumstances. The relevant guidance on the 10-year route can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/appendix-fm-10b-family-life-as-a-partner-or-parent-and-private-life-10-year-routes.

You also need the FLR(M) guidance notes, which can be found on our website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, which you should read before making your application:Our application forms change periodically. Please check that this is still the version which must be used when you are ready to apply.Applications on this form must be made by post. You must send your application and fee waiver request to the following address: Home OfficeLeave to Remain - FLR(M)PO Box 495DurhamDH99 1WR

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Border, Immigration and Citizenship system at www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship

www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration


www.gov.uk/check-britishcitizen

www.gov.uk/check-britishcitizen


Payment Guidance

The feeIf you are a single applicant on form FLR(M) and no dependants are applying with you, there is a fee of £1033 for standard applications made by post.Applications can be made in person at a Premium Service Centre for a same day consideration of your application. There is an additional fee for this service and all fees will be taken when you book an appointment. You can only make on-line or in person payments by using one of our accepted credit or debit cards (see below). For more details and to book an appointment please visit www.gov.uk/ukvi-premium-service-centres

For each dependant applying with you, the fee increases by £1033 for standard applications.

Number of applicants StandardYourself and 1 dependant £2066Yourself and 2 dependants £3099Yourself and 3 dependants £4132Fee for each additional dependant £1033

Please note that your application will be rejected as invalid if you do not pay the required specified fee unless your request for a fee waiver is accepted.

The fee charged is for the processing and consideration of the application. This fee will be payable once the application form is received by the Home Office or its payment processing agent, regardless of the outcome of the application. If your application contains errors or is missing information it may be rejected as invalid. Your application will not be considered and your fee will be refunded less an administration fee of £25 for each person included in the application.

If you are not exempt from paying the fee, or meet the requirements of the fee waiver, we cannot begin the consideration process until the payment has cleared. We allow 5 working days for payments made by cheque to clear, credit/debit cards and postal orders will clear immediately. Check if you meet the requirements of the fee waiver policy, because of destitution or exceptional financial circumstances, on our website: www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-for-a-fee-waiver-and-refunds

To apply for a fee waiver, tick the Nil payment box on page 7 and complete Appendix 1 FLR (FP) which is here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-visa-family-settlement-or-reunion-form-appendix-1-vaf4a

Failure to complete Appendix 1 FLR (FP) will result in your application being rejected if you have not sent a fee.

Biometric enrolment feeAs part of your application you are required to enrol your biometric information. You will be charged an additional handling fee for this service, payable to the Post Office Ltd. You must pay the fee by cash or debit card when you attend Post Office Ltd to enrol your biometrics. Each dependant included on your application must also pay this fee when they enrol their biometric information. Do not send the biometric enrolment fee with your application fee. Applicants on some immigration routes are exempt from paying an enrolment fee at the Post Office Ltd. If you are in one of these categories you will be informed of this when we send you a biometric notification letter.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-for-a-fee-waiver-and-refunds

www.gov.uk/government/publications/applications-for-a-fee-waiver-and-refunds

www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-visa-family-settlement-or-reunion-form-appendix-1-vaf4a

www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-visa-family-settlement-or-reunion-form-appendix-1-vaf4a


Your application may be rejected as invalid if you do not enrol your biometrics when requested. For more information about enrolling biometrics and the current fee, please visit the following section of our website: www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permitsWho may apply with you?Your children under the age of 18 if they are applying as your dependants.

Your dependent children aged 18 or over may not apply with you on this form, unless they were initially granted leave in this category at a time when they were under 18.How can you pay?You must pay by one of the methods specified below. • Cheque (postal applications only)• Postal Order (postal applications only)• Credit card - Visa (including Electron), MasterCard or American Express (Amex)• Debit card - Delta, Maestro* (including Solo)• Banker’s draft (payable to the Home Office) (postal applications only)

* Maestro - we will only accept Maestro cards issued in the UK.If you are paying by credit or debit card at a Premium Service Centre, we cannot accept payment by this method unless the cardholder is present.

Cheques and postal ordersFor postal applications you must make the cheque or postal order payable to Home Office Leave to Remain and cross the cheque or postal order(s) A/C Payee only.

Write the full name, nationality and date of birth of the main applicant on the back of each cheque and/or each postal order and keep the postal order stub(s). Make sure that the date and the amount (words and figures) are correct and that the cheque is signed properly.

If applying by post or courier, attach your cheque or postal order(s) to the front of the application form.

Completing the payment details pageTo ensure that your payment is processed without any delay please complete the correct payment details and note the points below when doing so.

1-2 The address at 1 should be the contact address in the UK for any correspondence. If it is not your home address (eg a solicitor or other authorised immigration adviser may be submitting the application), give the contact name at 2.

3 This should be the full name of the main applicant as given in his or her passport or travel document.

4 Date of birth - for example, 3 January 1980 should be written 03 01 1980 in the spaces provided.

5 If you do not select a fee then we cannot take a payment and your application will be rejected as invalid.


8-11 Complete only if paying by card.

11 The card security number is a three-digit security code known as the card verification value (CVV). It consists of the last three numbers on the signature strip on the back of the card as shown below.

12 It is the cardholder as named on the credit or debit card who must sign and date.

Please note that when making large or multiple payments using your credit card, the anti-fraud measures that banks operate sometimes stop the full payment being taken. This can happen for a number of reasons. To prevent this you may inform your bank of your intention to make large or multiple payments in advance so that your bank allows the full payment to be taken when you submit your application.

Please be aware that not all banks offer this service.

4567 123AUTHORISED SIGNATURE

CVV123

AMERICAN EXPRESS

1234 1234 123456 12345

CVV 1234

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Payment Details: FLR(M)Only complete this payment page for any individuals included in your application who you are not requesting a fee waiver for.Please complete this page in block capitals and black ink after first reading the payment guidance. You must include payment of the fee for all applicants.

1. Contact address in the UK for correspondence

Postcode

2. Contact name in the UK if different from that of the applicant

3. Applicant’s full name

4. Date of Birth

5. Amount - please tick the amount you are paying. If no fee is ticked we cannot take a payment and your application will be rejected as invalid.

single applicant - no dependants £1033 main applicant & two dependants £3099main applicant & one dependant £2066 main applicant & three dependants £4132

If more than 3 dependants are applying with you, please state the number in the space below and enter the correct amount in the appropriate box (as calculated in accordance with the payment guidance).

Main applicant and dependants £

6. How are you paying? Please tick a box.Postal order Cheque Debit or credit card Banker’s draft

7. Paying by cheque - please give cheque details belowCheque number Account number Sort code

- -

Paying by card - please complete 8-12 below8. Which card are you using for payment? Please tick a box

Visa/Electron Mastercard/Amex Maestro/Solo Delta

9. Name on card

10. Card numberValid from Expiry date CVV number Issue No. if

11. Card details / / available

12. Cardholders signature Date

If you are producing a double-sided copy of this application form, please include this page and make sure it falls on the reverse of the payment details page in the two-sided copy.

For administrative reasons, it’s important that the rest of the form begins with Section 1- Applicant’s Details facing upwards.



For official use only - unique reference number

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Section 1 - Applicants detailsIt is mandatory to complete this section. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

1.1 Your title - please tick If other, what is your title?

Mr Mrs Miss other

1.2 Your gender - please tick male female

1.3 Your date of birth

1.4 Your full name as in your passport or travel document

1.5 Surname or family name

1.6 Current marital status

single separated married/civil partner

unmarried partner divorced/dissolved partnership widowed/surviving civil partner

1.7 Any other name(s) by which you are or have been known

1.8 Nationality

1.9 Please indicate and provide details if you hold, or have held any other nationality or nationalities


1.10 Place of birth - town or city and country

1.11 Please provide your Immigration Health Surcharge reference number (IHS):IHS

1.12 National insurance number if you have one 1.13 Home Office reference if you have one

1.14 Your UK address - please inform us immediately if this changes

Postcode

1.15 Your daytime telephone number 1.16 Your mobile number if you have one

1.17 Your email address if you have one. We may use your email address to communicate with you about the status of your application. Please write your email address clearly in block capitals and note that we can only send updates to the email address you provide

1.18 Please re-enter your email address in block capitals in the box below

1.19 Your name and address in the UK for all correspondence about your application if different from 1.14

Postcode

1.20 If you have completed 1.19 and the address is that of your immigration adviser, please state their Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) number


Section 2 - Under which category are you applying for leave?

2.1 Please tick below to show us which application you are making and to confirm that you and all applicants included in the application are also applying for a biometric immigration document.

Spouse or partner of a person present and settled in the UK and a biometric immigration document.

Unmarried partner of a person present and settled in the UK and a biometric immigration document.

Spouse or partner of a person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

Unmarried partner of a person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

Civil partner of a person present and settled in the UK and a biometric immigration document.

Same-sex partner of a person present and settled in the UK and a biometric immigration document.

Civil partner of a person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

Same-sex partner of a person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

Fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a person present and settled in the UK or in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

Child of a person who has limited leave to enter or remain as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK or of a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and a biometric immigration document.

2.2 Is this the first time you have applied for a visa or extension of stay in one of the above categories (including previous leave granted as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner) with your current sponsor?

Yes No


2.3 Please indicate what stage of extension of leave you are applying for or why you are choosing to extend your current leave in one of the above categories.

First period of leave to remain (following an initial period of entry clearance as a partner of a settled person, or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, or as a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of settled person, or following an initial period of entry clearance as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a settled person - 6 months).

You are making a first application from within the UK but have not previously had leave to enter/remain as a partner of a settled person, or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection or a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection.

Second period of leave to remain (following initial grant of leave to remain as a partner of asettled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, or as a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of a settled person).

Further period of leave following a previous grant of leave to remain as a partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, as a child of a person who has limited leave as the partner of settled person, or following an initial period of entry clearance as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a settled person - 6 months)

OrYou delayed your travel to the UK by more than 3 months after the issue of a visa, and have not yet completed the relevant period of time in one of the categories at question 2.1

You require further leave to remain to obtain the relevant qualifications to meet the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL) requirements to apply for indefinite leave to remain.

You were granted entry as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, but have not yet married or entered into a civil partnership. Please explain why in the box below and state when your marriage or civil partnership will take place.

If you are applying for any other reason please explain below:


Section 3 - Your sponsor’s details“Sponsor” in this section means your spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, same-sex partner or parent who has limited leave to enter or remain as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection. It is mandatory to complete this section as required. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

3.1 Your sponsor’s full name

3.2 Name at birth if different and/or any other names by which he/she is or has been known

3.3 Nationality - please indicate if your sponsor has dual nationality or if they have ever held any other nationality or nationalities

3.4 Please provide details of any other nationality or nationalities your sponsor holds, or has ever held.

3.5 If your sponsor is a refugee or a beneficiary of humanitarian protection and they have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK provide details of when they were granted this leave

3.6 Date of birth

3.7 Gender - please tick male female

3.8 Relationship to you - please tick

Spouse Civil Partner Unmarried partner Same-sex partner

Fiance(e) Proposed civil partner Parent

3.9 How long has your sponsor lived in the UK?

3.10 Your sponsor’s UK address

Postcode


3.11 How long has your sponsor lived at this address?

3.12 Is this your sponsor’s main residence? Yes No

3.13 If your sponsor’s main residence is not in the UK please provide details of their permanent address

Postcode

3.14 Your sponsor’s national insurance number

3.15 Your sponsor’s Home Office reference number if they have one

If you ticked ‘Parent’ in section 3.8 above because your application is as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection then proceed to Section 4 below.

3.16 If your sponsor was not British from birth, when did your sponsor obtain settlement?

3.17 On what basis did your sponsor obtain settlement in the UK?

3.18 Has your sponsor previously been sponsored as a partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection?

Yes No


Section 4 - Dependent childrenIn this section you must include any dependent children that are applying with you. (see the payment section for details on who may apply with you) It is mandatory to complete this section as required. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

If this is the first time you are applying for leave in this category dependent children aged 18 or over cannot apply with you on this form.

However, children who were initially granted leave in this category when they were under 18 but who are now aged 18 or over, may continue to be included as a dependent child in this section (see payment guidance).

As well as children who are applying with you, you should also include details of any de-pendent children not applying with you, including those who are British citizens or settled in the UK.You must provide all the necessary evidence listed in Section 12. If you have more than 2 children, please give their details on a photocopy of this page and enclose it with this form.

4.1 Do you and your sponsor have any children together?

Yes No

4.2 Do you have any children whose parent is not your sponsor?

Yes No

4.3 Does your sponsor have any children living in the UK whose parent is not you?

Yes No

If you have answered no to questions 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 please proceed to section 5.

4.4 If you have answered yes to questions 4.1, 4.2 and/or 4.3 provide details of these children in the table below. Please provide details of those children who are applying with you first.

Child 1 Child 2

a) Name


b) Is this child applying with you?

yes no yes no

c) Date of birth

d) Place of birth

Child 1 Child 2

e) Gender male female male female

f) Nationality (including if they have a dual passport)g) Passport, national identity card or travel document numberh) Place of issue of passport, national identity card or travel documenti) Issuing authority

j) Date of issue

k) Date of expiry

l) List all languages that the child is familiar withm) If your child was not born here when did your child enter the UK?n) How long has this child resided in the UK?o) Does this child live with you at the address provided in 1.14?p) Has your child ever lived in another country? If yes please provide details of when and where they livedq) Has your child visited other countries e.g. on holiday? Please list all countries your child has visited since they entered the UKr) Who is financially responsible for this child?


s) If your sponsor is not the other parent of this child, provide details of the other parent. Include Name, where they live, their nationality and their level of contact or parental responsibility.

4.5 If you have answered no to question o) in the table in question 4.4 provide details of where the child/children live, who they live with and their relationship with that person. Include the reason why they do not live with you and your sponsor.

4.6 Is your sponsor financially responsible for supporting anyone else, not listed in section 4.4?

Yes No

If yes please provide details

4.7 Please include any further information you think may be relevant to the consideration of this application.


Section 5 - Immigration HistoryIt is mandatory to complete this section. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

If you have included dependent children on your application you must photocopy this section, complete it, and enclose it for each person included in the application.

5.1 Did you enter the UK legally?

Yes No

5.2 When did you first enter the UK?

5.3 In what category were you granted permission to enter the UK?

5.4 If you answered no to 5.1, provide details of how you entered the UK

5.5 What is the end date of your current or most recent visa or leave to enter or remain?

5.6 Has your current visa or leave to enter or remain expired?

Yes No

5.7 If you answered yes to 5.6, was there a reason beyond your control why you did not apply before your visa or leave to remain expired?

Yes If you have answered ‘Yes’ you will have to provide evidence of your exceptional situation. Please see the FLR(M) guidance notes for more information.

No

5.8 Have you ever been refused a visa for any country, including the UK?

Yes No If yes please provide details


5.9 Have you ever been deported, removed or otherwise required to leave any country, including the UK in the past 10 years?


5.10 Have you ever remained in the UK beyond the validity of your visa?


5.11 Are you subject, or have you ever been subject to an exclusion order from the UK?



Section 6 - Your relationship to your sponsor“Sponsor” in this section means your spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e), proposed civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner or parent who has limited leave to enter or remain as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection.

Details of relationship

If you ticked ‘Parent’ in section 3.8 because your application is as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, then do not answer questions 6.1 to 6.4, and instead proceed to question 6.5

6.1 Have you met your sponsor?

Yes No If yes please provide details in 6.2 and 6.3 below.

6.2 When did you first meet your sponsor?

6.3 Where did you first meet?

6.4 When did your relationship begin?

Contact with sponsor

6.5 How do you keep in touch with your sponsor?

6.6 Do you and your sponsor currently live together?

Yes go to question 6.7 No go to question 6.10


6.7 When did you start living together as partners, or if you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, then when did you start living with your parent?

6.8 Add all addresses you and your sponsor have lived at in the 2 years preceding this application if you have lived at your current address with your sponsor for less than 2 years.

Postcode

From To

Postcode

From To

Postcode

From To

6.9 If relevant, have you lived together permanently in the UK with your sponsor since your last grant of limited leave to remain as a partner?

Yes go to question 6.16

No Please provide details of any periods when you have not lived with your sponsor since your last grant of limited leave to remain and any reasons why you have not done so


Applicants who answered yes to question 6.6 and have completed question 6.7, 6.8 and 6.9, proceed to question 6.16

6.10 Why do you not currently live with your sponsor? Please provide details

6.11 Have you ever lived with your sponsor within or outside of the UK?

Yes No If yes please provide details of when and where you previously lived with your sponsor

6.12 Could you and your sponsor live together outside the UK if necessary?

Yes No If no, please provide details

6.13 How often do you see (meet) your sponsor?

6.14 When did you last see your sponsor?

6.15 What is your sponsor’s current address?

Postcode

If you ticked ‘Parent’ in section 3.8 because your application is as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, proceed to question 6.17.


6.16 Are you and your sponsor related outside of your relationship?

Yes No If yes please provide exact details of this relationship

Living arrangements

6.17 Do you intend to live with your sponsor permanently in the UK?

Yes No

6.18 If no, when and in what circumstances will you be able to live permanently together in the UK - please give full details?

6.19 Where do you plan to live together in the UK (if different from the address given at Q1.14)?

Postcode

If you ticked ‘Parent’ in section 3.8 because your application is as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, proceed to question 6.30.

Marriage and Civil Partnerships

6.20 Are you and your sponsor married or in a civil partnership?

Yes No

If you answered no to question 6.20 proceed to question 6.27. If you answered yes proceed to question 6.21

6.21 Have you lived with your sponsor since your marriage or civil partnership?

Yes No

If no, please provide details why not


6.22 When and where did you marry or enter a civil partnership?

6.23 What type of ceremony was your marriage or civil partnership?

6.24 What age were you when you married or entered into a civil partnership with your sponsor?

6.25 What age was your sponsor when you married or entered into a civil partnership with them?

6.26 Is or was this an arranged marriage?

Yes No

6.27 Are either you or your sponsor currently married to or in a civil partnership with another person?

Yes No

6.28 Have you or your sponsor previously been married or in a civil partnership?

Yes No

6.29 If you have answered yes to question 6.27 or 6.28, please provide details of this marriage or civil partnership

You (if applicable) Your sponsor (if applicable)

a) Name of other or former partnerb) Date of birth of other or former partner

c) Nationality of other or former partner

d) Date of marriage or civil partnershipe) Place of marriage or civil partnership

f) Date of divorce or dissolution (if applicable)

If there is more than one relationship, please provide details on a photocopy of this page and enclose it with this form. You must provide evidence of divorce or dissolution of civil partnership.


Additional questions

6.30 What languages do you speak well?

6.31 What languages does your sponsor speak well?

6.32 What language(s) do you and your sponsor use to communicate?

6.33 Do you and your sponsor have any shared financial responsibilities?

Yes No

If yes, please provide details below

6.34 Do you, or your sponsor have any physical or mental condition(s) which currently requires personal care or medical assistance at home or do you have any learning difficulties?

Yes No

If yes, please provide details below


Section 7A - Financial requirementIf you were granted leave to enter or remain as a partner following an application made before 9th July 2012, excluding leave as the partner of a Relevant Points Based System Migrant, you are not required to complete section 7A, proceed to 7B MAINTENANCE.

If you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, and your parent was granted leave to enter or remain as a partner following an application made before 9 July 2012, excluding a relevant Points Based System migrant, you are not required to complete section 7A, proceed to 7B MAINTENANCE.

All other applicants, including those who were granted leave to remain as a partner of a Relevant Points Based System Migrant before 9th July 2012, must meet the financial requirement for leave to remain in this category.

For more information on completing the financial requirement section, please see section 21 of the guidance notes. The guidance notes are available on the Home Office website and must be read when completing this section. You and your sponsor should provide the relevant evidence, as specified, to demonstrate that together, as a couple, you have the financial resources you claim under this section.

Exemption from meeting the income threshold

7.1 Are you or your sponsor in receipt of a benefit listed in section 21 d) of the guidance notes? If you claim to be exempt from meeting the financial threshold you must submit the relevant evidence, as specified, of your eligibility to be exempt.

Yes go to section 7B No go to question 7.2

Calculating the relevant income threshold

The financial requirement that you must meet will vary according to the number of child dependants being sponsored for leave to remain in the UK including those who are not part of this application, for these purposes ‘child’ is a dependant who is under the age of 18, or was under the age of 18 years when they were first granted entry under this category. You must also take into account any child dependants under the age of 18 that your sponsor is already sponsoring in the UK.

• children who are British citizens or not subject to UK immigration control do not need to be considered when calculating the financial requirement

• children who are applying for leave as part of this application and are subject to UK immigration control must be considered when calculating the financial requirement you must meet

• you must add the number of these children to the number of any your sponsor is already sponsoring in the UK

Documents required to support meeting the requirement are listed in Appendix FM-SE


What is the financial requirement you are required to meet?7.2 What is the financial requirement you are required to meet? Tick relevant box.

Applying with no child dependant - an income before tax of at least £18,600 a year

Applying with one child dependant - an income before tax of at least £22,400 a year

Applying with two child dependants - an income before tax of at least £24,800 a year

Applying with three child dependants - an income before tax of at least £27,200 a year

If applying with over three children please indicate the number of children

If you are applying with more than 3 dependent children, you must demonstrate an income before tax of at least £27,200 a year plus £2,400 for each additional child.

Indicate the financial requirement you must meet here £

Meeting the financial requirementYou must indicate how you meet the financial requirement. The guidance notes explain what financial source(s) you may use and the relevant evidence you must submit with your application.You only need to provide evidence of the income and/or cash savings required to show you meet the financial requirement. For further information on categories see Immigration Directorate Instruction FM 1.7 on our website www.gov.uk/home-office. Some categories can be combined with others to meet the financial requirement. You should complete all sections you need to rely on to meet the financial requirement, provided the options can be combined with each other.

7.3 From the list below, please indicate the financial source(s) and the amount of income you and/or your sponsor wish to rely on to meet the financial requirement.

Income from salaried employment complete section 7.3A

Current annual salary £

Indicate which option you are relying on category A or category B

Income from self employment complete section 7.3B

Amount of income from this source £

Indicate which option you are relying on category F or category G

Income not from employment complete section 7.3C



Indicate which option you are relying on category C

Income from pension and permitted benefits complete section 7.3D


Indicate which option you are relying on category E

Total amount £

If the total income does not meet the financial requirement you must meet, you can expect your application to be refused, unless where applicable you have enough cash savings (category D) to cover the difference on the basis set out at 7.3E below. Please note income from self-employment cannot be combined with savings to meet the financial requirement.

For each financial source you rely on to meet the financial requirement you should submit the relevant evidence as specified in the guidance notes with your application.

7.3A Income from salaried employmentOnly complete this section if you and/or your sponsor are working

You Your sponsor

(i) Are you/your sponsor currently employed?

(ii) What is your/your sponsor’s job title?

(iii) Have you/your sponsor been in employment with the same employer and earning the amount specified in (xiv) below continuously for 6 months prior to the date of the application? (category A)(iv) If you answered no at (iii), have you/your sponsor been in other employment in the 12 months prior to the date of this application other than your or their current employment? (category B)(v) What date did you/your sponsor commence your/their current employment?(vi) What type of employment is you/your sponsor’s current employment? (temporary employment / permanent employment)

(vii) If you/your sponsor answered yes at (iv), what type of employment was your or your sponsor’s earlier employment?


You Your sponsor

(viii) And, please provide the dates you or your sponsor commenced and finished in that earlier employment in the 12 months prior to this application.(ix) What is your or your sponsor’s National Insurance number?

(x) What is the name of your/your sponsor’s current employer?(xi) And, if either you/your sponsor answered ‘yes’ at (iv), what is the name of your or your sponsor’s earlier employer?(xii) Contact details of your/your sponsor’s current (and, if you or your sponsor answered ‘yes’ at (vi), earlier) employer / employment - address, phone number, email address(xiii) What was your/your sponsor’s job title with your or their earlier employer?(xiv) What is your/your sponsor’s annual income from your or their current employment before tax (£)?(xv) And, if you/your sponsor answered ‘yes’ at (iv), what was your or your sponsor’s total income from salaried employment before tax (£) in the 12 months prior to the date of this application?

If you or your sponsor have had more than one job, you must provide the full details for each job held and the specified evidence for each job.

You and your sponsor’s total combined income from salaried employment? £

When combined does your annual income and your sponsor’s annual income from current employment meet or exceed the financial requirement you must meet?

Yes No

You or your sponsor must have been employed by the same employer for 6 months prior to the application and your combined total earnings must meet the specified amount at 7.3A (xiv) for this 6 month period. If not, does you and your sponsors income from salaried employment received in the 12 months prior to application meet or exceed the financial requirement you must meet?

Yes No

If you answered ‘No’ to any of the above two questions continue to 7.3C


If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above two questions continue to 7.4

7.3B Income from self employment (Only complete this section if you and/or your sponsor are self employed).

This section contains category F and G ways to meet the financial requirement as set out in the guidance notes.

You Your sponsor

(i) Are you or your sponsor self employed at the date of application?(ii) How long have you or your sponsor been self employed?(iii) What is the name of your or your sponsor’s self employed company?(iv) What is the address, phone number and email of your or your sponsor’s self employed company?(v) Is your or your sponsor’s company in the UK or overseas?(vi) Are you/your sponsor registered as self employed in the UK with HMRC?(vii) What is your or your sponsor’s National Insurance number?(viii) Are you or your sponsor:

• Sole Trader

• In partnership

• Franchise agreement

• Limited company based in the UK

(ix) What is the nature of your or your sponsor’s self employed business?


Complete either (x) or (xi) depending on how you intend to meet the financial requirement

(x) (category F)

(a) How much income did you or your sponsor earn from self employment in the last financial year?

You Your sponsor

(b) Does your/your sponsor’s combined self employment earnings in the last financial year equal or exceed the financial requirement you must meet?

Yes go to section 7.4 No go to question 7.3C

(c) Does you/your sponsor’s combined self employment earnings in the last financial year equal or exceed the financial requirement when combined with other specified income for the same financial year? You cannot combine self employment with savings to meet the financial requirement.

Yes go to section 7.3C and 7.3D where applicable

No go to question 7.3C

(xi) (category G)

(a) What was your or your sponsor’s average income from self-employment in the last two financial years?

You Your sponsor

(b) Does your or your sponsor’s average self employment earnings from the last two financial years equal or exceed the financial requirement you must meet?

Yes go to section 7.4 No go to question 7.3C

(c) Does your/your sponsor’s self employed income for the last two financial years meet or exceed the financial requirement when combined with other specified income for the relevant financial year or years? You cannot combine self employment with savings to meet the financial requirement.

Yes go to section 7.3C and 7.3D where applicable

No go to question 7.3C


7.3C Income not from employmentThis section contains information relevant to the category C way to meet the financial requirement as set out in the guidance notes. Do not include pension income here. Please only include income from assets that you and your sponsor continue to own at the date of this application.

In sponsor’s name In your name In joint names

(i) Source of income

(ii) Contact details for source of income (e.g. address of rental property, financial institution in which funds are held)(iii) Account reference number

(iv) Amount of income in the last 12 months. Include pre-tax amount where possible(v) Amount of income in the last financial year if self employed. Include pre-tax amount where possible (category ‘F’ applicants only)(vi) Average amount of income in the last two financial years if self employed. Include pre-tax amount where possible (category ‘G’ applicants only)

If you and or your sponsor have more than one source of non-employment income, you must provide the full details and submit the specified evidence for each source.

Total combined annual income not from employment £

If, taken separately or together yours and your sponsor’s income from employment (at 7.3A) and your and your sponsor’s income from self employment (at 7.3B) equals or exceeds the financial requirement you must meet, proceed to 7.4. If not proceed to 7.3D.


7.3D Income from Pensions and permitted benefits.

Please refer to the guidance notes for the UK maternity, bereavement and pension benefits received by you and/or your sponsor which can count towards the financial requirement. You should also include private and state (UK and foreign) pension income in this section. This section contains information relevant to the category E way to meet the financial requirement as set out in the guidance notes.

In sponsor’s name In your name(i) Name of benefit (ii) Date when the benefit was first paid(iii) DWP reference number(iv) National Insurance number(v) Amount of income received from benefit in the last 12 months. Include pre-tax amount where possible(vi) Average amount of income received in the last two financial years if self employed. (Category ‘F’ applicants). Include pre-tax amount where possible(vii) Average amount of income received in the last two financial years if you and your sponsor are self employed. (Category ‘G’ applicants). Include pre-tax amount where possible(viii) Amount of income received from state (UK and foreign) and private pensions in the last 12 months. Include pre-tax amount where possible.

If you or your sponsor receives more than one benefit which can count towards the financial requirement, you must provide the full details and submit the specified evidence for each benefit.

You and your sponsor’s total annual income from pension and permitted benefits. Include pre-tax amount where possible.

£


If taken together with yours and your sponsor’s income from employment (at 7.3A) and you and/or your sponsor’s income not from employment (at 7.3C), this does not equal or exceed the financial requirement you must meet continue to 7.3E. Otherwise proceed to 7.4.

7.3E Cash savings

If you cannot meet the financial requirement through income, you can use relevant cash savings to enable you to do so. Relevant cash savings are those which you and/or you sponsor hold which (i) exceed £16,000. The first £16,000 of cash savings you hold cannot be used; (ii) have been held by you and/or your sponsor for at least 6 months prior to the date of this application; and (iii) are held at the date of application and (iv) are under the control of and available to be used by you and/or your sponsor. Only complete this section if your cash savings meet all the criteria above and any further criteria set out in the guidance notes.

This section contains the category D way to meet the financial requirement as set out in the guidance notes.

Indicate which option you are relying on

Category D alone Category D combined with other income except self employment

In sponsor’s name In your name In joint names(i) Name of financial institution where funds are held

(ii) Contact details for source of income (i.e. property/financial institution where funds are held).

(iii) Source of funds (e.g. regular savings from salary). You must declare any money which has been given to you by a third party.

(iv) If applicable, detail the name, address and relationship of any third party who is the source of all or part of the funds.(v) If applicable, please state in what form these funds are held and provide full details below e.g. bank account/cash/investments etc.


(vi) Are the cash savings under the control of the account holder?

Yes No

(vii) How long has the account been held?

(viii) Amount in account? £

In sponsor’s name In your name In joint names(ix) Amount in account for last 6 months and at the date of application?

If you and/or your sponsor have more than one savings account you must provide the full details and submit the specified evidence for each.

You and your sponsor’s combined total cash savings. £

Please refer to the guidance note, available on the Home Office website, for an explanation of how the amount of these cash savings above £16,000 can enable you to meet the financial requirement.

7.4 Taking into account your total permitted income (and cash savings where applicable and permitted) do you meet the financial requirements applicable to your application as stated at 7.2?

Yes No

If you do not meet the financial requirement applicable to your application (including when your cash savings are taken into account), you can expect that your application will be refused.

Please proceed to section 7C.


Section 7B - MaintenanceYou only need to complete this section if:

(i) You qualify for an exemption from meeting the income threshold element of the financial requirement.

(ii) You were granted leave to enter or remain as a partner under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules following an application submitted before 9 July 2012, or if you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, and your parent was granted leave to enter or remain as a partner under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules following an application submitted before 9 July 2012.

You must provide evidence that your sponsor is able to adequately maintain you and any dependants in the UK without recourse to public funds.

All applicants must provide specified evidence set out in Appendix FM-SE of the Immigration Rules unless they (or their parent if the application is from a child) have had leave under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules before 9 July 2012 (excluding those applicants whose last leave was as the partner of a Relevant PBS migrant). For further details see FLR(M) guidance note.

7.5 Do you or your sponsor, or both, pay any rent or mortgage for your home?

Yes No If yes, how much do you pay each month?£

Are you working in the UK? Yes No If yes, what is your pay each month after income tax and other deductions?£

Is your sponsor working in the UK? Yes No If yes, what is their pay each month after income tax and other deductions?£

Does a relative or friend of you or your sponsor regularly give you money?

Yes No If yes, how much do you receive each month?£

(Please note - only applicants granted leave to enter or remain under Chapter 8 of the Immigration Rules before 9 July 2012, or if you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person, and your parent was granted leave to enter or remain as a partner under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules following an application submitted before 9 July 2012 (excluding those applicants whose last leave was as the partner of a Relevant PBS migrant) are permitted to include third party support).


7.6 Are you or your sponsor receiving any public funds?

Yes No If so, how much do you receive each month?£

The public funds which are relevant for the purposes of the Immigration Rules are listed below. If you have answered yes to question 7.6, you must indicate which public funds and the amounts you or your partner receive in the relevant box(s). Please provide bank statements with your application to show receipt of the benefits.

You Your Partner

You Your Partner

Attendance Allowance Housing Benefit

Carers Allowance Housing or Homlesness Assistance

Child Benefit Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

Child Tax Credit Income Support

Disability Living Allowance

Severe Disablement Allowance

Social Fund Payment Working Tax Credit

State Pension Credit Income Related Employment and Support Allowance

Council tax Personal Independence Payment

Council Tax Reduction Universal Credit


7.7 Complete the following table indicating the sources and levels of income as indicated in 7.5 and 7.6 that you and your partner are relying on to adequately maintain yourselves and any dependants. Please note that financial support from third parties cannot be relied upon.

Income source Interval received (weekly/monthly amount)

Amount

Total

If you have been unable to fit all of the relevant details in the table above please use the space below to provide extra details.


Section 7C - AccommodationTo be completed by all applicants

7.8 Where do you and your sponsor plan to live in the UK?

Postcode

7.9 Do you and/or your sponsor own the property where you plan to live in the UK?

Yes No

7.10 If you have answered no to question 7.9 on what basis does your sponsor occupy this property e.g rented, owned by a parent?

7.11 How many bedrooms are in the property?

7.12 How many other rooms are in the property (NOT including kitchens, bathrooms and toilets)?

7.13 Does anyone other than your sponsor live in the property?

Yes No

If yes, please provide details of each person living in the property, including full details of their name, age and relationship to you/your sponsor.


If you have been unable to fit all of the relevant details from sections 7A, 7B and 7C above, please use the space below to provide the extra details if applicable.

Further details relating to your financial situation or accommodation arrangements. Please note that you will need to provide relevant evidence if you wish these to be taken into account.


Section 8 - English Language RequirementUnless they are exempt, a person who is:• applying for leave to remain in the UK on the 2 year Partner route • making their first application for leave on the 5 year Partner route • applying for leave to remain on the 5 year Partner route after 30 months in the UK with leave

to enter or remain on that route, who was granted an exemption from the English language requirement in their previous application

is required to show that they can speak and understand English at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

A person who is applying for leave to remain on the 5 year Partner route after 30 months in the UK with leave to enter or remain on that route, who met the A1 level English language requirement in their previous application, is required to show that they can speak and understand English at A2 level of the CEFR.If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country (see Note 1 below) you will need to pass an acceptable English language test with a test provider approved by the Home Office for this purpose (see Note 3 below), or to produce specified evidence that you have an academic qualification which is deemed to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelors degree, Masters Degree or PHD in the UK (see Note 2 below).Please note a pass in the Life in the UK test is not accepted as evidence that you have met the English language requirement.

8.1 Are you aged 65 or over?Yes NoIf you have answered yes, go to section 9. If you have answered no, continue below.

8.2 Are you a national of a majority English-speaking country?Yes No

Note 1: If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country, listed in the Immigration Rules you are considered to have met the English language requirement and will not need to take an English language test. Please see the FLR (M) guidance notes for further information.

If you have answered yes to 8.2 please tick which country you are from below, then go to section 9. If you have answered no, continue to 8.3:Antigua and Barbuda Australia

The Bahamas Barbados

Belize Canada

Dominica Grenada

Guyana Jamaica

New Zealand St Kitts and Nevis

St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago United States of America


8.3 Do you have an academic qualification which is either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD awarded by an education establishment in the UK; or if awarded by an educational establishment outside the UK, is deemed by UK NARIC to meet or exceed the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK, and you can provide evidence to show that the qualification was taught or researched in English?

Yes No

Note 2: If you have answered “yes” to 8.3, and you are able to provide the specified evidence, then under the Immigration Rules you are considered to have met the English language requirement and will not need to take an English language test. Please see the FLR (M) guidance notes for further information.

If you have answered yes to 8.3, please give details of your academic qualification here. If you have answered no, please continue to question 8.4.

Qualification obtained

Subject

Awarding Institution

Country of Study State within Country (if appropriate)

Length of course (years)

Year of award

If you are claiming an exemption from the English language requirement on the basis of an academic qualification taught in English, please submit evidence of this qualification with your application. Please see Section 13 of this form for more information.Go to Section 9.


8.4 Have you passed an acceptable English language test provided by a test provider approved by the Home Office for this purpose? See Note 3 below.

Yes No

Note 3: Please see the list of approved tests on gov.uk at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-testsYou must provide your Secure English Language Test (SELT) unique electronic reference number provided by the awarding body as evidence of your test with your application.If you sat an English language test before 6 April 2015 you will not have a SELT unique electronic reference number. You may still be able to use your test with this application but only if it is at or above the appropriate level and was accepted as part of a successful previous partner or parent application. See section 21e) of the FLR(M) guidance notes.

If you have answered yes to 8.4 provide details below as appropriate. If you have answered no, please go to question 8.5.

What is the CEFR level you are required to meet?

A1 (tick box) A2 (tick box)

Title of qualification

Level of qualification

Date of award

If you sat your English language test on or after 6th April 2015, which awarding body awarded your English language test?

Tick to confirm which body awarded your test:

IELTS SELT Consortium Trinity College London

Provide the SELT unique electronic reference number provided by the awarding body:

If you are relying on an English language test which was accepted with your previous partner or parent application, provide details below of the test taken:

Awarding body

Cambridge English City & Guilds

Pearson Trinity College London

Award reference number

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests


8.5 Are you claiming an exemption from the English language requirement because a physical or mental condition prevents you from taking an English language test? See note 4.

Yes No

Note 4If you are claiming exemption, you must provide a qualified doctor’s letter or similar satisfactory evidence to show why your condition prevents you from being able to meet the English language requirement. An exemption will only be agreed where such satisfactory evidence has been provided.

8.6 Are you claiming an exemption from the English language requirement because exceptional compassionate circumstances prevent you from taking an English language test?

Yes No

If you have answered “yes” to 8.6, please explain below how your circumstances prevent you from taking an English language test. Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.


Section 8B - Other information8.7 If you have any reasons or grounds for wishing to stay in the UK which you have not already mentioned in your application you should do so now in the box below. Please include here any information you wish to be considered about the welfare or best interests of any child or children in the UK.

You should tell us as much as you can about the role you take in the child’s life. Please provide evidence that you or your partner has contact with the child on official headed paper which could be for example, from a school, nursery, health visitor, GP or Local Authority. The letters should confirm what contact you or they have with the child, for example whether you or they have attended appointments with them or is listed as an emergency contact.

A letter from the child’s other parent (if there is one), detailing what contact there is, together with a passport or other official document bearing the signature of the other parent, for verification purposes.

Please supply as much of this official evidence as possible.

Please note that photographs and greetings cards are not considered to be evidence of a subsisting relationship between a child and parent.

This official evidence is intended to ensure that we are satisfied on balance, that you have a genuine and subsisting relationship to the child. Include information and relevant evidence that you wish us to consider on whether it’s reasonable for the child to leave the UK, or how the child would be affected by a decision on your immigration status. We will not normally write to you to seek any further evidence after you make your application. If there is evidence that you cannot provide, please explain why not.

Please note that leave will normally be granted with a condition of no recourse to public funds. If there is anything else you wish to tell us about your financial situation, such as if you would be destitute, if the condition of no recourse to public funds is applied, please provide details here.

Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary and provide any relevant documentary evidence relating to any issues you raise.


Section 9 - Biometric residence permitIt is mandatory to complete this section. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

In accordance with regulation 3 of the Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 anyone applying for leave to remain in the UK in the categories for which this application form is specified must also apply for a biometric immigration document, otherwise known as a biometric residence permit. This also applies to applications made at the same time by any dependants of the main applicant. For information about biometric residence permits, please see the separate FLR (M) guidance notes, which you must read before completing this form.

If you have a current grant of leave on a Biometric residence permit you must provide your Biometric residence permit for the application to be valid and complete.

9.1 Have you been issued with a Biometric residence permit with a previous application for leave?


Please give details of your Biometric residence permit. Please note for the application to be valid and complete your current Biometric residence permit must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form.

Biometric residence permit9.2 Biometric residence permit number

9.3 Nationality

9.4 Issue date

9.5 Expiry date

9.6 Place of issue

9.7 Biometric Residence Permit enclosed? Yes No

If not enclosed then please state the location of Biometric Residence Permit

Returned to Home Office - go to question 9.8

Lost - go to question 9.9

Stolen - go to question 9.10

Other - go to question 9.11


9.8 If the required Biometric residence permit has been returned to the Home Office, please give details of the reason and the date that it was sent to us

9.9 If the BRP was lost, please give the date this was reported to the Home Office card management service

9.10 If the the BRP was stolen, please give the police report number, crime reference number, the police station and the date reported to the police

Police report number

Crime reference number

Police station

Date reported to the Police

9.11 If the required BRP is not enclosed then please give details why you are unable to provide it

9.12 Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the UK or abroad?


9.13 Date your fingerprints were taken

9.14 Give details where your fingerprints were taken, including the town or city and country


9.15 Give details of the British diplomatic post(s) involved if the application(s) was or were made abroad

9.16 Do you have a medical or physical condition which may require special arrangements for your biometric features to be recorded?

Yes please provide us with a letter from a treating clinician registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) giving details of the condition and/or special needs and explaining any arrangements that may be necessary.

No

9.17 Dependants and applicants under the age of 16

If the applicant or any dependant included on this application is under the age of 16 please complete questions 9.17, 9.18, 9.19 and 9.20. If not please go to question 9.21.

Is the applicant or dependant

16 years old or more go to question 9.21

less than 16 years old go to question 9.18

9.18 Give details of the person who will be accompanying the applicant or dependant when he or she attends their Biometric residence permit appointment

Name of responsible adult

Date of birth

Nationality

Relationship to child


9.19 Is this person the applicant or dependant’s parent or legal guardian


9.20 Please explain why a person other than the applicant or dependant’s parent or legal guardian will be accompanying the applicant or dependant

9.21 DeclarationAs required by the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008 (as amended) I confirm that I also apply for a biometric immigration document for myself and any dependants applying with me. If I am a sole applicant under the age of 16, or if any dependant child under the age of 16 is applying with me, I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated to be present when my/their fingerprints and/or a photograph are taken.

SignatureDate


Section 10 - Personal historyPersonal history (criminal convictions, war crimes, etc.)

It is mandatory to complete section 10. If it is not complete the application will be invalid and will be returned to the applicant.

This section asks about any criminal convictions or cautions, any civil judgments or civil penalties made against you or any dependants who are applying with you and details of any involvement you or any dependants who are applying with you may have had in war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity or terrorism. If you fail to answer all of these questions as fully and accurately as possible, your application may be refused.

It is an offence under section 26(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1971 to make a statement or representation which is known to be false or is not believed to be true. Information given will be checked with other agencies.

10.1 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you been convicted of any criminal offence in the UK or any other country?


10.2 Please give details below for each criminal conviction, starting with the most recent one. If you or any dependants who are applying with you have received more than two convictions, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.

Note: We will carry out criminal record checks on all applicants and dependants. You must give details of all unspent and spent criminal convictions. This includes road traffic offences but not fixed penalty notices (such as speeding or parking tickets) unless they were part of a sentence of the court. This includes all drink-driving offences.

Criminal conviction 1

Country where convicted

Nature of the offence

Sentence given

Date sentenced

If you or any dependants who are applying with you were sentenced to a period of imprisonment, what was the length of the prison sentence imposed (in months)?

months


Criminal conviction 2

Country where convicted

Nature of the offence

Sentence given

Date sentenced

If you or any dependants who are applying with you were sentenced to a period of imprisonment, what was the length of the prison sentence imposed (in months)?

months

10.3 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you been subject to, or received, any other penalty in relation to a criminal offence; for example caution, reprimand, warning, or similar penalties in the UK or any other country?


10.4 Give details of each penalty you have received, starting with the most recent one. If you or any dependants who are applying with you have received more than two such penalties, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.

Details of penalty 1 :Country where penalty given:

Offence:

Type of penalty (e.g caution, reprimand, warning or other - please state)

Date of penalty:

Details of penalty 2 :Country where penalty given:

Offence:


Type of penalty (e.g caution, reprimand, warning or other - please state)

Date of penalty:

10.5. Have you had any UK court judgment against you for non-payment of a debt, or received a civil penalty under UK Immigration Acts?

Yes go to 10.6 No go to 10.7

10.6 Give details for each UK court judgment or civil penalty under UK Immigration Acts, starting with the most recent one. If you have received more than two court judgments and/or civil penalties under the UK Immigration Acts, please photocopy these pages, complete the details, and enclose them with this form.

Details of court judgment or civil penalty 1 Specify whether you had a court judgment or civil penalty

Date of of court judgment or civil penalty

Details of court judgment or civil penalty 2 Specify whether you had a court judgment or civil penalty

Date of of court judgment or civil penalty

You must answer questions 10.7 to 10.12 below even if you have answered no to question 10.1.

For help in answering these questions, please see the definitions at the end of this section.

10.7 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you been arrested and charged in any country with any criminal offence and are awaiting, or are currently on trial?

Yes No

10.8 In times of either peace or war have you or any dependants who are applying with you ever been involved, or suspected of involvement, in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?

Yes No

10.9 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?

Yes No


10.10 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you ever been a member of, or given support to, an organisation which has been concerned in terrorism?

Yes No

10.11 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you ever, by any means or medium, expressed views that justify or glorify terrorist violence or that may encourage others to terrorist acts or other serious criminal acts?

Yes No

10.12 Have you or any dependants who are applying with you ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that you may not be considered to be persons of good character?

Yes No

10.13 How long have you lived in the UK? years months

Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than six months during that time.

Date you left the UK Date you returned to the UK

Reason for absence

10.14 Please state what ties you have with:

• The country where you were born.• Any other country whose nationality you hold.• Any country where you have lived for more than five years.

You should tell us about any family, friends, or other connections with that country.

Country Social cultural or family ties


10.15 If you have answered yes to question 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 or 10.12, you must give further details in the space provided below. If you need more space, continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with this form.


DefinitionsFor the purposes of answering questions 10.7 to 10.12, the following information provides guidance on actions which may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, or terrorist activities.

This guidance is not exhaustive. The full definitions of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide can be found in schedule 8 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 at www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/17/schedule/8 or purchased from The Stationery Office (telephone 0870 600 5522). It is your responsibility to satisfy yourself that you are familiar with the definitions and can answer the questions accurately on behalf of yourself and any dependants who are applying with you.

War crimesGrave breaches of the Geneva Conventions committed during an armed conflict. This includes an internal armed conflict and an international armed conflict. The types of acts that may constitute a war crime include wilful killing, torture, extensive destruction of property not justified by military necessity, unlawful deportation, the intentional targeting of civilians and the taking of hostages.

Crimes against humanityActs committed at any time (not just during armed conflict) as part of a widespread or systematic attack, directed against any civilian population with knowledge of the attack. This would include offences such as murder, torture, rape, severe deprivation of liberty in violation of fundamental rules of international law and enforced disappearance of persons.

GenocideActs committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.

Terrorist activitiesAny act committed, or the threat of action, designed to influence a government or intimidate the public and made for the purposes of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause and that:

• involves serious violence against a person

• that may endanger another person’s life

• creates a serious risk to the health or safety of the public

• involves serious damage to property

• is designed to seriously disrupt or interfere with an electronic system

Organisations concerned in terrorismAn organisation is concerned in terrorism if it:

• commits or participates in acts of terrorism

• prepares for terrorism

• promotes or encourages terrorism (including the unlawful glorification of terrorism)

• or is otherwise concerned in terrorism


Section 11 – Passport, Travel Document or National Identity CardIt is mandatory to complete this section. Please note this application will be invalid if you do not.

You must provide your original valid passport or a national identity card as evidence of your identity and nationality. If you do not have these, your most recent passport (or except a PBS applicant) national identity card. If you have neither of these, you can provide a travel document unless these are not available for reasons beyond your control. If your document is lost or stolen, you should replace it before making your application unless there are reasons beyond your control why you cannot (see note 6 below).

You should provide all previous passports, travel documents or national identity cards that you have used to travel to or remain in the UK.

11.1 Is your valid passport, national identity card or travel document enclosed?Yes No

11.1.1 Which document are you providing? (please tick at least one box)

Passport Travel document National identity card

None

11.2 Valid passport, national identity card or travel document

11.2.1 Passport/national identity card/travel document number:

11.2.2 Issue Date:

11.2.3 Expiry Date:

11.2.4 Country of issue and issuing authority:

11.3 Answer this question if you have not provided a valid passport, national identity card or travel document.

11.3.1 My passport, national identity card or travel document is:

Elsewhere in the Home Office Not available for reasons beyond my control


Please provide reasons why you cannot provide your passport, national identity card or travel document. If lost or stolen you must provide your crime reference number and reasons why your have not been able to provide a replacement document.

Note 5. Reasons beyond your control may include where you do not have a national authority to provide a document, or where you have applied for a document and your national authority cannot provide one in time for you to make your application.

I can not enclose a passport, national identity card or travel document because:

11.4 If you have not enclosed a valid passport, national identity card or travel document, what alternative satisfactory evidence of your identity and nationality is enclosed? Alternative evidence must include your full name, date of birth and nationality.

11.5 Have you enclosed the original valid passport, national identity card or travel document for a dependant?

Yes No11.5.1 Which document are you providing? (please tick at least one box)

Passport Travel document National identity card

None

11.2 Valid passport, national identity card or travel document.

11.5.2.1 Passport/national identity card/travel document number:

11.5.2.2 Issue Date:


11.5.2.3 Expiry Date:

11.5.2.4 Country of issue and issuing authority:

11.5.3 Answer this question if you have not provided a valid passport, national identity card or travel document for any dependant.

11.5.3.1 Your passport, national identity card or travel document is:

Elsewhere in the Home Office Not available for reasons beyond my control

Please provide reasons why you cannot provide your passport, national identity card or travel document. If lost or stolen you must provide your crime reference number and reasons why your have not been able to provide a replacement document.

Note 6. Reasons beyond your control may include where you do not have a national authority to provide a document, or where you have applied for a document and your national authority cannot provide one in time for you to make your application.

I can not enclose a passport, national identity card or travel document because:

11.5.4 If you have not enclosed a valid passport, national identity card or travel document, what alternative satisfactory evidence of identity and nationality is enclosed for a dependant? Alternative evidence must include their full name, date of birth and nationality.

If you have more than one dependant, please photocopy this section and enclose the photocopy with your application form.


Section 12 - DocumentsYou must provide the documents specified below which are relevant to your application. If you do not, we reserve the right to decide your application on the basis of the information and documents provided. Tick the relevant boxes to show the documents you are providing.

All applicants must provide the relevant documents specified in 12A. You must also provide the relevant documents in 12B if appropriate.

Documents are used to show us who you or your family are, how you are related, where you have been and to explain any factors relevant to you or your family circumstances. Documents must show factual and practical information. Please do not include personal photographs or personal letters or transcripts of personal exchanges such as text messages or telephone conversations.

Please note that in some cases, we may have to ask for other documents in addition to those specified in this form, but we will normally decide your application without writing to you. We reserve the right to decide your application based on the evidence that you provide without exercising evidential flexibility to overlook a missing document, or to give you an opportunity to send it to us after the date of application.

A decision-maker may need to exercise discretion when deciding your application. If they feel that they would need the assurance of further evidence, this may cause unnecessary delay. Please think carefully about the documentary evidence that you provide. It must be relevant to the Immigration Rule you are seeking to meet, it should be as up-to-date as it can be and from the relevant time period.

If there is any reason that you are unable to send us a particular piece or pieces of evidence, please provide a reasonable explanation why, on a separate piece of paper, that you must include in your application .

Tick each box to confirm that the documents have been provided.

Passports and immigration documents

12A All applicants

Your original valid passport or a national identity card. If you do not have these, your most recent passport or (except a PBS applicant) national identity card. If you have neither of these, you can provide a travel document. If you last entered the UK on a previous passport or travel document, please also provide this document if you have it.

Any previous passports or travel documents you have held during your stay in the UK.

The original valid passport(s), national identity card(s) or travel document(s) for each child under 18 included in section 4 and applying for an extension of stay in the UK with you. If they last entered the UK on previous passport(s), national identity card(s) or travel document(s), please also provide these documents if you have them.


Your Biometrics Residence Permit if you have been issued with one since entering the UK. See Note 7.

The Biometric Residence Permit for each child under 18 included in section 4 and applying for an extension of stay in the UK with you if they have been issued with them since entering the UK. See Note 7.

Note 7 Residence permits have been issued to certain foreign nationals since 25 November 2008 when they have been given permission to remain in the UK. Unless reported lost or stolen, they should be enclosed with any application for further permission to remain in the UK.

Your police registration certificate if you have been asked to register with the police.

The police registration certificate(s) of each child under 18 included in section 4 and applying for an extension of stay in the UK with you if they have been asked to register with the police.

Your FinancesSpecified evidence of meeting the financial requirement, or if not required to meet the income threshold element, evidence of your finances including; bank statements, building society savings books, pay slips or other formal documents as evidence of you and your sponsor’s ability to maintain and accommodate yourselves and any dependants without recourse to public funds. See Note 8.

Note 8 We do not accept internet or cashpoint statements as evidence of finances. Specified documents that you need to submit are listed in Appendix FM-SE of the Immigration Rules.

English language requirementIf you are aged between 18 and 64 inclusive, you must provide one of the following;

If you passed an acceptable English language test provided by a test provider approved by the Home Office for this purpose you must evidence this by providing a SELT unique electronic reference number. Please tick this box to confirm that you have provided the relevant information about the test in section 8.4 of this form; or

A certificate showing that you have been awarded an appropriate acceptable academic qualification, showing your name, the title of the award, the date of the award and the name of the awarding institution; or

An academic transcript or academic reference from the awarding institution that is on official letter headed paper (see section 21e) of FLR(M) guidance notes for further information); and

If the academic qualification was awarded by an educational establishment outside the UK, a document from UK NARIC which confirms that the qualification meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK and was taught in English to level A1/A2 of the Common Framework of Reference for Languages or above.

A passport or travel document showing that you are a national of a majority English- speaking country. See note 9.


Note 9 If you are unable to provide your passport or travel document, you may only submit other evidence of your nationality in certain circumstances. These circumstances are:• where your passport has been lost or stolen• where your passport has expired and been returned to the relevant authorities• where the passport is with another part of the Home Office.

In these circumstances, we can accept the following pieces of evidence as proof of nationality:

Your current national identity document;

A letter from your Home Government or Embassy confirming your full name, date of birth and nationality.

If you are unable to provide your national passport, please explain the reason in the box below. Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary:

A doctor’s letter or similar document if you are claiming exemption from taking the English language test because of a mental or physical condition.

Any satisfactory evidence you wish to submit in support of your request to be exempted from the English language requirement on the basis of exceptional compassionate circumstances.

Your sponsor’s immigration statusYour sponsor’s valid passport, national identity card or travel document, along with any relevant Biometric Residence Permit, showing their current status in the UK. If you are applying as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, this should show that he/she is present and settled in the UK. If they have an EEA right to reside in the UK permanently, you must provide their valid document certifying permanent residence or permanent residence card. If you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person in the UK, then this should show your parent’s current valid limited leave to enter or remain as a partner. You can send a complete and full copy of your sponsor’s valid passport, national identity card or travel document and any associated Biometric Residence Permit. Every page of the passport must be copied including any blank pages. If you are applying as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK and you are unable to provide your partner’s passport or travel document, see Note 10 about other suitable documents. List any such documents below.


Note 10 If you are applying as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and your partner is a British citizen without a passport, you must provide his/her full birth certificate (showing the parents’ names), accompanied by at least one other formal document as evidence of ordinary residence in the UK for the last 3 years. Anyone born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 will only be a British citizen by birth if a parent is a British citizen or settled in the UK at the time of birth. In that case, we will need evidence of the nationality or immigration status of your partner’s parents at the time of birth for us to be satisfied that he or she is a British citizen.

If you are applying as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and your partner is a non-British citizen without a passport, you must provide a Home Office letter or other document showing that he/she has been granted indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK, accompanied by at least one other formal document as evidence of ordinary residence in the UK for the last 3 years.

The following are examples of formal documents that may be provided as evidence of ordinary residence for the last three years: notice of income tax coding, driving licence, building society savings books /bank statements, National Insurance or National Health Service registration issued by the Department for Work and Pensions or a local health authority.

If your application is as the partner of a settled person or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection

Six items of correspondence addressed to you and your partner at the same address as evidence that you have been living together since your last grant of leave in this category, or from the date you first started living together up to a maximum of two years. See Note 11.

Note 11 The items of correspondence should be addressed to you jointly or in both your names. Examples of acceptable items are listed below.

The dates of the items of correspondence should be spread evenly over the whole period you are relying on. They should be from at least 3 different sources. If you do not have enough items in your joint names, you may also provide items addressed to each of you individually if they show the same address for both of you.

For example - 4 items of correspondence in joint names to the same address and 2 items addressed to each partner at the address. In total 8 items would need to be submitted.If you and your partner have no bills or correspondence in joint names, you will need to submit 12 items (6 each) of correspondence, evidencing that you reside together at the same address.

If you and your partner lived with relatives or friends for some or all of the period you are relying on, please provide a letter from the relative(s) and/or friend(s) confirming this.

If you did not live together for any part of the period you are relying on, tell us the reasons for this and whether you stayed in contact with each other during this time, and provide any relevant supporting evidence.

Please give an explanation on a separate sheet if you cannot provide 6 items; if the items are not addressed to both of you; or if they do not cover the period you are relying on.


Examples of acceptable items of correspondence

• letters or other documents from government departments or agencies, for example HM Revenue and Customs, Department for Work and Pensions, DVLA, TV Licensing

• letters or other documents from your GP, a hospital or other local health service about medical treatments, appointments, home visits or other medical matters

• bank statements/letters• building society savings books/letters• council tax bills or statements• electricity and/or gas bills or statements• water rates bills or statements• mortgage statements/agreement• tenancy agreement(s)• telephone bills or statements

Children

You must provide a full birth certificate, that is, one which shows the parents’ names for all your children. This includes children applying for leave to remain in the UK with you, those applying separately as a child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, as well as children not applying with you and those not subject to immigration control.

If you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection and you are under the age of 18 (or children who are over 18 and who have already been granted leave in this category) then you must provide the documents listed below, in addition to those already listed above:

• evidence of where you normally live

• evidence that your parent plays an active role in your upbringing - this evidence should be dated within the last 3 months and can include:

▪ official correspondence addressed to the child

▪ doctor’s/hospital letters on official headed paper stating the child’s registered address

▪ school/nursery letter(s) on headed paper stating the child’s registered address

If you have dependent children under the age of 18 in the UK (or children who are over 18 and who have already been granted leave in this category as your dependent), you must provide the documents listed below for each child, in addition to those already listed above, even if they are not included in the application:

• passports/travel documents to confirm your child’s immigration, settlement or citizenship status

• Biometric residence permit if your child has been issued with one since entering the UK.


Evidence of where your child/children normally lives and that you and/or any partner play an active role in their upbringing. This evidence should be dated within the last 3 months and can include:

▪ official correspondence addressed to the child/children

▪ doctor’s/hospital letters on official headed paper stating the child’s/children’s registered

▪ school/nursery letter(s) on headed paper stating the child’s/children’s registered address.

▪ if you have access rights to your child a court document issued by the courts showing your access rights; and/or evidence from your former partner that you have access rights

▪ evidence of your and/or any partner’s parental responsibility for the child/children

▪ evidence of where you and/or any partner lives, as the parent of the child/children

▪ evidence of anything else you would like us to consider regarding your child’s life, both in the UK and outside the UK

12B Spouses and civil partners If you are applying for a first extension of stay as a spouse or civil partner, in addition to the relevant documents in sub-section 12A, you must provide the following documents:

Your civil marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate

If you have been married or in a civil partnership before, document(s) showing that you were free to marry your present spouse or to form a civil partnership with your present partner (see Note 12). List any such document(s) below.

If your partner has been married or in a civil partnership before, document(s) showing that your partner was free to marry you or to form a civil partnership with you (see Note 12). List any such document(s) below.

Note 12 The document(s) must be a formal document(s) such as a decree absolute or final dissolution (or other confirmation of the legal dissolution of the relationship) or a death certificate as specified in paragraph 22-26 of Appendix FM-SE of the Immigration Rules.


12C Child of a Person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protectionIf you are applying as the child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person in the UK or person who is in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection, and you are under the age of 18 (or you are now over 18 but you have already been granted leave in this category), in addition to the relevant documents in sub-section 12A you must provide the following documents:

Evidence of where you normally live, that your parent plays an active role in your upbringing and that you are not living an independent life. This evidence should be dated within the last 3 months and can include:• official correspondence addressed to the child

• doctor’s/hospital letters on official headed paper stating the child’s registered address

• school/nursery letter(s) on headed paper stating the child’s registered address

Evidence of your sponsor's parental responsibility for you.

Evidence of where your sponsor lives.

Evidence of anything else you would like us to consider regarding your life, both in the UK and outside the UK.


Section 13 - Consent for the Home Office to request verification checksFrom the applicant:

I understand that you will check whether the information and supporting documentation that I have supplied to the Home Office from a bank or utility company is correct. ‘Correct’ means unaltered evidence issued by the bank or utility company and that the information on them is correct and applies to me or the person named as a customer on the document.

I agree to the bank or utility company, without seeking any further consent from me, telling you whether the information or documentation I have supplied is correct or in what way (if any) it is not correct.

I agree to the bank’s or utility company’s disclosure to the Home Office of any relevant personal data they hold on me for the above purposes. If I have not supplied correct information or supporting documentation to the Home Office the bank or utility company may disclose my relevant correct personal data.

If the information or supporting documentation also contains personal data relating to a joint customer or customers of mine on the bank or utility company account, or relates to another person who is to provide financial support, I confirm that I have obtained the consent of those persons to the disclosure of their personal data to the extent reasonably necessary for the above purposes.

I understand that the information obtained may be used as part of the decision making process about my application and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.

I understand that providing information or documentation that is not correct will normally result in my application being refused and may lead to my prosecution for a criminal offence.

Name and address of applicant

Postcode

Signature Date


Section 13 (continued) - Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks If the account with the bank or utility company is in the joint names of the applicant and other people, each of those others should sign the following declaration :

The above-named person (‘the applicant’) has given the Home Office documentation about his or her accounts with banks or utility companies (a ‘company’) so that the Home Office can check that is correct. I am a joint customer with the applicant on some or all of those accounts. Information about the applicant may thus also reveal information about me.

I agree to the company giving the Home Office relevant personal data it holds about me in relation to the account. This only covers data about me as joint customer with the applicant (and not about any other accounts I hold in my sole name) and limited to what is necessary to confirm that the documentation the applicant has supplied is correct. If that documentation is not correct, the company may give the Home Office details of any inaccuracies / discrepancies in the information that the applicant has provided, and may also disclose to the Home Office the correct information that they have on record about the account.

I agree that this information may be used as part of the decision making process about the application and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.

Name and address of joint customer

Postcode

Signature Date


Section 13 (continued) Consent for the Home Office to request verification checks If the account with the bank or utility company relates to another person who is to provide the applicant with financial support, that person* should sign the following declaration :

I am a friend or relative whom the above-named person (‘the applicant’) has stated will provide financial support. The Home Office is verifying this by checking the documentation which the applicant has supplied about my accounts with banks or utility companies (a ‘company’). The company may thus reveal information about me to the Home Office or to the applicant.

I agree to the company giving the Home Office relevant personal data it holds about me in relation to my account. This is limited to what is necessary to confirm that the documentation the applicant has supplied is correct. If that documentation is not correct, the company may give the Home Office details of any inaccuracies / discrepancies in the information that the applicant has provided, and may also disclose to the Home Office the correct information that they have on record about the account.

I understand that this may involve the applicant obtaining further details about the account.

I agree that this information may be used as part of the decision making process about the application and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.

Name and address of third party

Postcode

Signature Date

*If the account is a joint account, all customers should sign.


Section 14 - Declarations (spouses and civil partners)If you are applying as a spouse or civil partner, you and your spouse or civil partner must now read the declarations below and sign them. They must be signed by you (the applicant) and your spouse or civil partner and not by a representative or other person acting on your behalf.It is mandatory for the declarations to be signed. Please note this application will be invalid if they are not signed as specified above.

By the applicantI hereby apply for an extension of stay in the UK for myself and any children under 18 listed in this form on the basis of my marriage to, or civil partnership with, the person who has signed the declaration below. I declare that we are still married, that we are living together as husband and wife and intend to do so permanently; or that we are still registered in a civil partnership, that we are living together as civil partners and intend to do so permanently. The information I have given in this form is complete and is true to the best of my knowledge.

Where I have provided a photocopy of my partner’s passport or travel document, I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is a complete and full copy of that original document.I confirm that if, before this application is decided, there is a material change in my circumstances or new information relevant to this application becomes available, I will inform the Home Office.As required to do so by The Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations, I confirm that I also apply for a biometric immigration document for myself and any children under 18 who are applying with me. I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated by me to be present when any child under the age of 16 applying with me has their fingerprints and/or photograph taken.

I understand that all information provided by me to the Home Office will be treated in confidence; that it may be disclosed to other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments and other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on my application.I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agencies to prevent and detect fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies may provide the Home Office with information about me. Further details explaining when information may be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can be obtained from the Home Office website.

I understand that documents provided in support of this application will be checked for authenticity; and that false documents will be retained and may result in my application being refused and in my prosecution and subsequent removal from the UK.

I understand that the Home Office may also use the information provided by me for training purposes.I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make to a person acting in execution of any of those Acts a statement or representation which I know to be false or do not believe to be true, or to obtain or to seek to obtain leave to remain in the UK by means which include deception.

Signature Date


Section 14 (continued) - Declarations (spouses and civil partners)

By the applicant’s spouse or civil partner

I confirm that I am a British citizen, settled or a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection in the UK.I am the spouse or civil partner of the applicant. I declare that we are still married and that we are living together as husband and wife and intend to do so permanently; or that we are still the civil partners of one another and that we are living together as civil partners and that we intend to do so permanently.

I understand that I can supply a photocopy of my entire valid passport, national identity card or travel document if this application is being sent by post only. Where I have provided a copy of my passport, national identity card or travel document, I confirm that it is a complete and true copy of the entire original document, including blank pages, and I will be physically present in the UK at the time this application is submitted. I understand that checks to confirm my status will be made. I understand that I may be asked to submit my original passport, national identity card or travel document and or other evidence of my status at any time.

I confirm that the information which has been provided about me in this application is accurate. I understand that all information provided about me, including any documentary evidence will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 by the Home Office, which is the data controller in relation to the information provided. I understand that this information will be used to make a decision about the application and to prevent and detect fraud. The information may be shared with other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments, companies (including financial and utility companies), employers or other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on the application. I am aware that further information about the way the information will be handled is available at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make to a person acting in execution of any of those Acts a statement or representation which I know to be false or do not believe to be true, or to help someone to obtain leave to remain in the UK by means which include deception. I am also aware that it is an offence under that Act (as amended) to do an act which facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by an individual who is not a citizen of the European Union, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the act has this effect.

Signature Date




Section 14 (continued) - Declarations (proposed civil partners, fiancé(e), unmarried partners and same-sex partners)If you are applying as a proposed civil partner, fiancé(e), unmarried partner or same-sex partner, you and your unmarried or same-sex partner must now read the declarations below and sign them. They must be signed by you (the applicant) and your partner and not by a representative or other person acting on your behalf.

It is mandatory for the declarations to be signed. Please note this application will be inva-lid if they are not signed as specified above.

By the applicant

I hereby apply for an extension of stay in the UK for myself and any children under 18 listed in this form on the basis of my relationship with the person who has signed the declaration below. I declare that we are still living together in a relationship akin to marriage, or in a same-sex relationship or that we are fiance(s) or proposed civil partners and that we intend to do so permanently. The information I have given in this form is complete and is true to the best of my knowledge.

Where I have provided a photocopy of my partner’s passport or travel document, I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is a complete and full copy of that original document.

I confirm that if, before this application is decided, there is a material change in my circumstances or new information relevant to this application becomes available, I will inform the Home Office.

As required to do so by The Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations, I confirm that I also apply for a biometric immigration document for myself and any children under 18 who are applying with me. I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated by me to be present when any child under the age of 16 applying with me has their fingerprints and/or photograph taken.

I understand that all information provided by me to the Home Office will be treated in confidence; that it may be disclosed to other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments and other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on my application.

I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agencies to prevent and detect fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies may provide the Home Office with information about me. Further details explaining when information may be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can be obtained from the Home Office website.


Section 14 (continued) - Declarations (proposed civil partners, fiancé(e), unmarried partners and same-sex partners) I understand that documents provided in support of this application will be checked for authenticity; and that false documents will be retained and may result in my application being refused and in my prosecution and subsequent removal from the UK.

I understand that the Home Office may also use the information provided by me for training purposes.

I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make to a person acting in execution of any of those Acts a statement or representation which I know to be false or do not believe to be true, or to obtain or to seek to obtain leave to remain in the UK by means which include deception.

I understand that if I am informing the Home Office that I have changed my gender, these details may in certain circumstances be shared with other Home Office colleagues. I consent to this, where necessary and understand that this information will only be shared in limited circumstances relating to identity and security in line with Section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act. I am aware they will otherwise be treated in confidence and that my rights under the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018 and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights will be unaffected.

Signature Date


Section 14 (continued) - Declarations (proposed civil partners, fiancé(e), unmarried partners and same-sex partners)By the applicant’s proposed civil partner, fiancé(e), unmarried or same-sex partner

I confirm that I am a British citizen, settled or a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection in the UK. I am the proposed civil partner, fiancé(e), unmarried or same-sex partner of the applicant. I declare that we are still living together in a relationship akin to marriage, or in a same-sex relationship, and that we intend to do so permanently.

I understand that I can supply a photocopy of my entire valid passport, national identity card or travel document if this application is being sent by post only. Where I have provided a copy of my passport, national identity card or travel document, I confirm that it is a complete and true copy of the entire original document, including blank pages, and I will be physically present in the UK at the time this application is submitted. I understand that checks to confirm my status will be made. I understand that I may be asked to submit my original passport, national identity card or travel document and or other evidence of my status at any time.I confirm that the information which has been provided about me in this application is accurate. I understand that all information provided about me, including any documentary evidence will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 by the Home Office, which is the data controller in relation to the information provided. I understand that this information will be used to make a decision about the application and to prevent and detect fraud. The information may be shared with other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments, companies (including financial and utility companies), employers or other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on the application. I am aware that further information about the way the information will be handled is available at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make to a person acting in execution of any of those Acts a statement or representation which I know to be false or do not believe to be true, or to help someone to obtain leave to remain in the UK by means which include deception. I am also aware that it is an offence under that Act (as amended) to do an act which facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by an individual who is not a citizen of the European Union, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the act has this effect.

Signature Date




Section 14 (continued) – Declaration (child of a person with limited leave as a partner of a settled person)You must now read the declaration below and sign it. This must be signed by you (the applicant) and not by a representative or other person acting on your behalf. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian may sign. It is mandatory for the declaration to be signed.Please note that this application will be invalid if it is not signed as specified above.I hereby apply for an extension of stay in the UK for myself and any other applicant’s listed in this form. The information I have given in this form is complete and is true to the best of my knowledge.I confirm that if, before this application is decided, there is a material change in my circumstances or new information relevant to this application becomes available, I will inform the Home Office.As required to do so by the Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations, I confirm that I also apply for a biometric immigration document for myself and any other applicant’s applying with me. I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated to be present when any child under the age of 16 has their fingerprints and/or a photograph taken.I understand that all information provided by me to the Home Office will be treated in confidence; that it may be disclosed to other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments and other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on my application.I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agencies to prevent and detect fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies may provide the Home Office with information about me. Further details explaining when information may be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can be obtained from the Home Office website.I understand that documents provided in support of this application will be checked for authenticity; and that false documents will be retained and may result in my application being refused and in my prosecution and subsequent removal from the UK.I understand that the Home Office may also use the information provided by me for training purposes.I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make to a person acting in execution of any of those Acts a statement or representation which I know to be false or do not believe to be true, or to obtain or to seek to obtain leave to remain in the UK by means which include deception.I understand that if I am informing the Home Office that I have changed my gender, these details may in certain circumstances be shared with other Home Office colleagues. I consent to this, where necessary and understand that this information will only be shared in limited circumstances relating to identity and security in line with Section 22 of the Gender Recognition Act. I am aware they will otherwise be treated in confidence and that my rights under the Equality Act 2010, Data Protection Act 2018 and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights will be unaffected.

Signature Date


Documents checklistPlease complete this part of the form to help us check that we have received your documents. At “A”, tell us how many of each of the listed items you are providing with your application. At “B”, list any other documents provided by you and state how many in each case. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary and enclose it with this form. Online bank statements must be stamped by, or accompanied by a covering letter from, the issuing bank.

A. Listed items How many?

A. Listed items How many?

Passports Certificate of degree/PhD for English language requirement and document from UK NARIC if appropriate

Sponsor’s permanent residence card/document

Documents to show exemption from English Language requirement

National identity cards Evidence of where you and your parent/child normally live

Travel documents Documents to show exemptionfrom the minimum income requirement

Biometric Residence Permits Decree absolute / final order of civil partnership dissolution

Police registration certificates

Marriage or civil partnership certificateBirth certificate/s B. Other documents How

many?Bank statements

Building society savings booksPay slips

Letter from your and / or your sponsor’s employer/sCorrespondence to you and your partner

Please note that in some cases, we may have to ask for other documents in addition to those specified in this form.


Final ChecksTo ensure that your application is complete, please make the following final checks. Tick each box that is relevant to your application.

Is FLR(M) the right form for you and is it valid for use? See date and notes on front page and page 2.

Have you completed all sections of the form as specified?

Have you provided the valid passport, national identity card or travel document and all other relevant documents specified in section 12?

If you are unable to send us any of the documents specified in section 12 which are relevant to your application, have you given an explanation and said when you will be able to send them?

Have you completed the payment details page and made the correct payment?

Have you ticked a box in section 2 to show the category in which you are applying?

Have you and, where you are applying as the partner of a settled person, your partner, signed and dated the relevant declarations?

Have you read the guidance carefully on evidence to show you meet the relevant financial requirements and English language requirement and provided all mandatory and supporting documents?

Finally, if you are posting it, please make sure that the application is addressed exactly as shown below.

Home OfficeLeave to Remain - FLR(M)PO Box 495DurhamDH99 1WR

FLR(M) Guidance Notes (Version 11/2018) - Page 1 of 11

FLR(M)

GUIDANCE NOTES

Version 11/2018

If you wish to apply for an extension of stay in the UK on form FLR(M), please read these guidance notes before making your application.

CONTACTING US

Our main website address for contacting us is:


For information about immigration law and policy and to see and download this application form and related guidance.

http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/


GUIDANCE NOTES

1. Choose the correct application process

If you are not requesting a fee waiver you must apply online using form FLR(M). You must use this downloadable form and apply by post if you are requesting a fee waiver for you and/or any dependent children that are applying with you.

Finally, check you are applying for leave to remain in one of the following categories covered by this form FLR(M):

• Family life as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (2 year route)

• Family life as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (5 year route)

• Family life as the partner of a person in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection

(5 year route) • Family life as the dependent child of a person who has, or is at the same time applying for,

limited leave as the partner of a person present and settled in the UK (other than under the point based system or UK Ancestry), or the partner of a person in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection (2 or 5 year route)

You and any children under 18 making an application must be in the UK to apply. Anyone applying for an extension of stay in the above-mentioned categories must apply - also on form FLR(M) - for a biometric immigration document, otherwise known as a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). You cannot use this form to make an application for an extension of stay in the following categories: • As the partner or dependent child of a serving member of HM Armed Forces under

Appendix Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules. You must complete form FLR(AF). • On the 10-year partner or dependent child routes under Appendix FM to the Immigration

Rules. You must complete form FLR(FP). • As the partner or dependent child of a person granted indefinite leave to remain in a work

or study route, if you are currently in the UK as their dependent. See GOV.UK for further details: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

2. Qualifying for an extension of stay To qualify for an extension of stay in the categories of the Immigration Rules for which you have to use form FLR(M), you must meet the relevant requirements in the following parts of the Rules:

• Part 8 Family members – Transitional provisions for spouses, partners or children; or

• Appendix FM – Family life as a partner or child – 5-year route

The full Immigration Rules are on GOV.UK at: www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules

If you are applying for an extension of stay under the Part 8 Transitional provisions (rather than for indefinite leave to remain) even though you have completed or are about to complete 2 years permitted stay as the partner of the same person, give the reason in section 2 of the application form and explain in more detail in a letter if necessary. Possible reasons are that you have not yet obtained a relevant qualification demonstrating your knowledge of the


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-rights-based-and-other-specified-applications-appendix-1-request-for-fee-waiver

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

http://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules


English language and life in the UK (KoLL); or that you prefer to apply for an extension of stay because of personal circumstances.

3. Who may apply on this form? You and your children under 18 if they are applying as your dependents.

Dependent children over the age of 18 may be included on this form, if they were initially granted leave in this category at a time when they were under 18 and are now 18 or over, and if they have not formed their own family unit or be leading an independent life. You may be asked about this.

4. The fee Only pay the fee for any individuals included in your application who you are not requesting a fee waiver for. If you do not pay the specified fee for those applicants, the application will be invalid and will be returned to you.

We will not refund the fee if we refuse the application or if you withdraw it. Please note the following: When making large or multiple payments using your credit card, the anti-fraud measures that banks operate sometimes stop the full payment being taken. This can happen for a number of reasons. To prevent this you should inform your bank of your intention to make large or multiple payments in advance so that your bank allows the full payment to be taken when you submit your application.

Please be aware that not all banks offer this service.

For information about methods of payment, please see the payment details guidance on page 4 of the form.

For more information about the current fees, please go to our website.

5. When to apply You and any children under 18 should apply before the end of your/their permitted stay in the UK. We encourage you to apply no more than 28 days before the expiry date, or no more than 28 days before you have completed 30 months in the UK with leave as a partner. Extant leave as a partner of up to 28 days will be added to the 30 months of leave that you are granted. You should note that you must complete a continuous period of 60 months in the UK with leave as a partner on the 5-year route (excluding any period of leave as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner) before you are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a partner. Please note that if you delayed your travel to the UK by more than 3 months after you were granted 33 months entry clearance as a partner, or if you apply or last applied, to extend your leave before completing at least 30 months with leave to enter or remain as a partner, you will need to apply for a further period of limited leave (even though this is normally given as a 30 month period), in order to complete the 60 months required to be eligible for ILR. This means that you will be required to make an additional FLR(M) application and pay the relevant fees and charges.


If you apply for ILR more than 28 days before completing at least 60 months, you will not be able to meet the 60 month residence requirement and consideration will be given to whether you meet the requirements to be granted on a 10-year route, or your application may be refused. Those who are considered on the basis of a 10-year route, who are granted or refused, would have to start a 5-year route again thereafter, to shorten their route to settlement (ILR).

6. How to make sure your application is valid Paragraph 34 of the Immigration Rules specifies the requirements necessary for a valid application when using a form, such as this, which has been specified for particular applications. To make a valid application, you must:

• apply on the current version of form FLR(M);

• pay the specified fee by one of the methods specified in the payment guidance;

• ensure the correct payment has been made towards the Immigration Health Surcharge, if

applicable. You will need to assess the likely cost using the online portal: www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application (you will not need to make any payment towards the Immigration Health Surcharge for those applicants you are requesting a fee waiver for until you have received the outcome of your fee waiver request);

• provide a valid or most recent passport, national identity card or travel document for yourself

and any dependants who are applying as specified in the application form, as evidence of your identity and nationality, unless it is not available for reasons beyond your control;

• complete all sections of the form as required, including all mandatory sections of the form;

• make sure the relevant declarations in section 14 are signed by you and your sponsor;

• send the application by prepaid post to the Home Office or make it in person at a Premium

Service Centre.

If you fail to do any of these things, your application will be invalid and we will return it to you. This could result in the loss of appeal rights if your permitted stay has run out by the time you make a valid application.

7. Ensuring your application is complete You do this by completing every relevant section of the form as required and providing all the documents specified for your particular application.

If you do not do this, we reserve the right to decide your application on the basis of the information and documents provided.

It is important, therefore, to provide an explanation if you cannot give us all relevant information or documents when making your application.

http://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application


8. Completing the form Please use a black pen to complete the form; write names, addresses and similar details in capital letters.

In the payment details and other sections where you give personal details and addresses, leave an empty box between each part of the name and of the address.

Please note that we always use the personal details in an applicant’s passport, national identity card or travel document for official purposes, including any Biometric Residence Permit issued if the application is successful.

Take care to complete all sections as required, including the Personal History section. Follow the guidance on page 4 of the form when completing the payment details. Read the notes in various sections of the form.

As already emphasised in part 7 of these notes, you must enclose a letter of explanation if you are unable to provide all the required information or any relevant specified documents.

9. Documents We will accept electronic bank, building society or bill statements which are provided as evidence, where they are accompanied by a letter from the issuing authority on its headed stationery confirming that the documents are authentic, or bear the official stamp of the issuing authority on every page.

Any documents which are not in English must be accompanied by a reliable English translation.

You can send a complete and full copy of your sponsor’s valid or most recent passport, national identity card or travel document with your application. Every page of the passport must be copied including any blank pages. The copy does not need to be certified; your sponsor must sign the declaration at section 14 of the application form to confirm it is a complete and true copy of their current passport, national identity card or travel document.

Make sure passports or travel documents are signed.

10. The address The address to which you must send an application on form FLR(M) is:

The Home Office Leave to Remain - FLR(M) PO Box 495 Durham DH99 1WR

Posting it to any other address will not only delay your application but could make it invalid. This address is only to be used when sending your application. Please use the address given in part 15 for any other correspondence about your application.

If you use Recorded or Special Delivery, this will help us to record the receipt of your application. Make sure that you keep the Recorded or Special Delivery number.

We will return your passport(s) and other documents by Recorded Delivery. If you would like them to be returned by Special Delivery, you must provide a prepaid Special Delivery envelope which is large enough.

You will receive a letter of acknowledgement within a few days of your application being received,


unless there is a problem concerning the payment of the fee. The validity of your application will then be checked and we shall contact you in writing if your application is invalid.

11. Decision times

For the latest information on our service standards for deciding charged applications please go to our website.

Applications which are not straightforward or which need further enquiries take longer to decide. These include applications by people who have remained here unlawfully after the expiry of their permitted stay.

As we cannot tell in advance how long it will take to decide particular cases, our general advice is not to make any non-urgent travel arrangements until your passport(s), national identity card(s) or travel document(s) are returned to you, followed by your Biometric Residence Permit(s) if your application is successful.

12. Your status while your application is being considered

If you and any dependants apply before the end of your permitted stay in the UK, your/their existing immigration status, including any permission to work, will continue until your/their application(s) is/are decided.

13. Contacting us after you have applied

If you need to contact us after you have applied, please do so as follows. To send us more information about your application, write to the following address (not the one to which you posted your application):

The Home Office

Initial Consideration Unit - FLR(M) Lunar House 40 Wellesley Road Croydon CR9 2BY and give the following details in your letter:

• the applicant’s full name, date of birth and nationality • any Recorded or Special Delivery number • the date on which the application was posted or made in person • the Home Office reference number if you have one.

If you need your passport because you have to travel urgently and unexpectedly, use the return of documents request form at www.gov.uk/visa-documents-returned.

Your application will be treated as withdrawn if your passport is returned for travel abroad before we are able to decide the application.

14. Obtaining application forms You can see and download this application form and the accompanying guidance notes from GOV.UK at: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK.

http://www.gov.uk/visa-documents-returned



15. Other enquiries For enquiries other than obtaining an application form, consult GOV.UK: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We also have the following freephone textphone number: 0800 38 98 28 9.

16. Choosing an immigration adviser

Immigration advisers are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Their website at www.oisc.gov.uk contains a list of authorised advisers. It also has links to websites for solicitors, barristers and legal executives.

If you have a complaint about an immigration adviser or need other information, the OISC contact details are:

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) 5th Floor 21 Bloomsbury Street London WC1B 3HF Telephone: 0345 000 0046

Alternatively the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which regulates solicitors in England and Wales, can help you find a solicitor if you contact them on 0870 606 2555 or visit their website at: www.sra.org.uk

The address and telephone number for any complaints about a solicitor are: Legal Ombudsman PO Box 6806 Wolverhampton WV1 9WJ Telephone: 0300 555 0333 www.legalombudsman.org.uk

17. Complaints about our service If you wish to make a complaint about our service, please refer to the complaints page on our website for detailed information on how to do so.

18. Data protection notice The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Border, Immigration and Citizenship system at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/personalinformation-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.

19. The requirements you need to meet as a partner In order to qualify you will need to meet the following requirements:

a) We will need to be satisfied that your relationship with your partner is genuine and continuing, and that you intend to live together permanently in the UK.

We will carefully consider the information and documents that you provide. If we have any concerns about whether your relationship is genuine or continuing we will make further enquiries,



http://www.oisc.gov.uk/

https://www.sra.org.uk/home/home.page

http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/


and may invite you for interview. b) You must meet the suitability requirements

This relates to your character and conduct, your previous immigration history, whether you owe money to the NHS, or owe a litigation debt and whether you have co-operated with our enquiries. Further information can be found on our website.

c) You must meet the immigration status requirement

You must not be in the UK as a visitor, or with leave for 6 months or less (unless you are here as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner), or here with temporary admission. Your current stay in the United Kingdom must be lawful. You should not be here illegally or have remained here once your permission to stay has ended. We may however, disregard a period where you have stayed here after your leave to enter or remain ended, if you could not apply in-time because of a reason beyond your control and are making your application within 14 days of the expiry of your leave. You should provide details in section 5 of the form and evidence with your application.

d) You must meet the financial requirement

You need to meet the financial requirement if you are making your first application for leave to enter or remain here as a partner, or did so on or after 9 July 2012, or if your last leave was granted as a partner of a Relevant Points Based system migrant and you are now applying under Appendix FM.

You can meet the financial requirement through:

• Income from employment or self employment of your sponsor

• Income from your employment or self employment if you are in the UK with permission to work

• Certain income from sources other than employment

• State or private pensions of you and your sponsor

• Maternity allowances or bereavement benefits received in the UK

• Cash savings over £16,000. The amounts required to meet the financial requirement are: Partner - £18,600 1 child in addition to partner - £22,400 2 children in addition to partner - £24,800 3 children in addition to partner - £27,200 There will be an increase of £2,400 for each additional child.

“Child” means a dependent child of the applicant or the applicant’s partner who is: • under the age of 18 years, or who was under the age of 18 years when they were first granted

entry under this route; • applying for leave as a dependant of the applicant or the applicant’s partner, or is in the UK with

leave as their dependant;


• not a British Citizen or settled in the UK; and • not an EEA national with a right to be admitted to or reside in the UK under the Immigration

(EEA) Regulations 2016. You will be exempt from meeting the financial requirement in the form of an income threshold if your sponsor receives one of the following specified benefits or allowances in the UK:

• Carer’s allowance

• Disability living allowance

• Severe disablement allowance

• Industrial injuries disablement benefit

• Attendance allowance

• Personal independence payment

• Armed forces independence payment or guaranteed income payment under the armed

forces compensation scheme • Constant attendance allowance, mobility supplement or war disablement pension under the

war pensions scheme • Police injury pension

If you are exempt from the income threshold, you will be able to meet the financial requirement by providing evidence of “adequate maintenance”.

Information about the financial requirement, including the evidence you must provide, can be found on GOV.UK at: financial requirement guidance.

In addition you must have adequate accommodation for you and your partner and any dependants that live with you. The property must be occupied only by you, your partner and any dependants. Further information about accommodation requirements is in Section 1.7A of the guidance on GOV.UK at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-8-appendix-fm-family-members. e) You must meet the English language requirement

A person applying for leave to remain as the partner of a British Citizen or person settled in the UK needs to show that they can speak and understand English. You can do this by showing that:

• You are a national of a specified English speaking country.

• You have passed an approved English language test in speaking and listening at the required

level of the Common European Framework of Reference or above, with a Home Office approved provider.

• You have an academic qualification which is either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD

awarded by an educational establishment in the UK; or, if awarded by an educational establishment outside the UK is deemed by UK NARIC to meet or exceed the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK, and UK NARIC has confirmed that the degree was taught or researched in English to the required level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or above.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chapter-8-appendix-fm-family-members




You are exempt from this requirement if you are aged 65 or over, you have a physical or mental condition which prevents you from meeting this requirement or there are exceptional circumstances which prevent you from meeting it.

Guidance on how to meet the English language requirement, including the evidence you must provide, can be found on GOV.UK at: English language guidance From 1 May 2017 a new English language requirement at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages was introduced for non-EEA national partners applying to extend their stay after 2.5 years in the UK on a 5-year route to settlement under Appendix FM (Family Member) to the Immigration Rules.

The new requirement applies to partners whose current leave under the family Immigration Rules expires on or after 1 May 2017. Full details can be found on GOV.UK at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/a2-english-language-requirement-statement-of-intent.

20. Biometric residence permits Guidance explaining the Biometric Residence Permit including the application process is available to download at the following location: Biometric residence permits (BRPs) - GOV.UK.


https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-family-members

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-fm-family-members

http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a2-english-language-requirement-statement-of-intent

https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits